USL eCup: FIFA 20 Edition – Power Rankings, Week 2

Red Bulls II move into top spot after shift to top of points standings on Friday night

With the opportunity for the outside help to get involved, we suggested last week that it might be the New York Red Bulls II’s time to shine in Week 2 and that proved the case as they not only claimed Division A, but saw enough fall right elsewhere to move into top spot in the overall points standings.

That’s taken some pressure off New York’s players this week, with relegation out of the question thanks to its bye into the division’s quarterfinals. But this week I’m looking at Saint Louis FC as the side that could potentially make a run, and with it take control of the overall standings with Kyle Morton having looked impressive up against whatever the opposition could throw at him last week.

For other teams, though, there’s the need to find redemption. After lopsided defeats last week, we’re looking at you, Real Monarchs SLC and Phoenix Rising FC, for something far better in this week’s action.

Things get back underway on Monday night the new division lineups get underway with Division C, with Divisions A and B getting into action on Tuesday night. Check out the schedule for all the action on Twitch here.

Playing as Portugal obviously has its advantages in the attacking end, and it figures that at some point Energy FC is going to find a way through to claim the Division A bracket. Will that be this week?

Bold FC is still solidly placed in the points standings despite its Quarterfinal knockout last week but gets a potentially challenging game to open Week 3 against Division A newcomer the Charleston Battery.

The Revolution II were boosted by eMLS loanee John Oliveira last week to win Division B. Now they’ll need similarly sharp performances to consolidate their place in the top flight from one of their players.

A narrow defeat to eventual Division A finalist Saint Louis FC sent Miami down into Division B for this week, but this side is certainly capable of a bounce back performance with one win needed to regain a spot in the top flight.

The good news for Locomotive FC is their strong week resulted in points and promotion to Division A. The bad news is they have to beat Rio Grande Valley FC to avoid going straight back down on Tuesday night.

Las Vegas is going to have to tighten up defensively if its to reclaim a place in Division A this week, but at least they’ve got a bye to the Quarterfinals, ensuring they can’t slide any further for the time being.

The Rowdies had a shot at promotion last week but missed out. Now they have to pick up a victory against newly promoted Birmingham Legion FC right off the bat to make sure they at least stay in Division B.

Wales is the lowest-seeded side in the tournament, but there seemed to be some signs of life last week despite the defeat to Birmingham. Can Magnus Rasmussen – or anyone else – put all the pieces together?